Suresh Oberoi
Suresh Oberoi | |
|---|---|
 Suresh Oberoi at Vivek Oberoi's wedding reception | |
| Born | Vishal Kumar Oberoi 17 December 1946 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Known for | Character Actor, Poetry, Voice & Diction |
| Spouse | Yashodhara Oberoi |
| Children | Vivek Oberoi, Meghna Oberoi |
| Parent(s) | Anand Sarup Oberoi (father) Kartar Devi (mother) |
| Awards | National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor 1986 Mirch Masala - Mukhi Bengal Film Journalists' Association – Best Supporting Actor Award 1988 Mirch Masala - Mukhi[1] |
Suresh Oberoi (born Vishal Kumar Oberoi;[2] 17 December 1946)[3] is an Indian character actor. He is the father of Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi. He was born in Quetta, now Pakistan.[4] and is a recipient of 1987 National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. He started his career in Radio shows, Modelling and later moving to Bollywood making him a popular Character actor in the 80's and much of 90's.
Early life
Oberoi was born to Anand Sarup Uberoi, a Punjabi business man and Kartar Devi on 17 December 1946 in Quetta, then Punjab Province (British India), present day Pakistan. Within a year due to partition the family along with four brothers and sisters moved to India, and later relocated to Hyderabad state where his family established a chain of medical stores. Oberoi attended St. George's Grammar School in Hyderabad and was active in sports. He was Tennis and swimming champion, later winning President’s Award as Boy Scout. After his father’s death when just out of high school, Oberoi along with his brother continued running his pharmacy chains.[5]
Career
In early 70s, due to his interest in acting and a good voice he gained entry into radio shows and stage plays prompting him to attend the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune. Suresh Oberoi, prior to joining the Acting Institute, met Yashodhara who was from Tamil Nadu and the couple married in Madras in 1974. In 1976 future Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi was born and the couple relocated to Mumbai.[5]
Modelling and Radio shows
In his early Mumbai years, his prior Radio show experience and his well received voice kept him going and his contacts with advertising agencies led to being picked up as model for Charminar cigarettes and Lifebuoy soaps making his one of the leading models by late 70s.
Bollywood
In late 1978 he made his debut in Ek Baar Phir, but the film was not commercially successful. Later he was part of the radio program Mukaddar Ka Sikandar. In 1980 again he made his re-entry in Laawaris and thereafter till the early 2000s appeared on average in four to five films per year. He has made over 135 films. He recited few couplets in the song "Dil Mein Phir Aaj Teri" with Anuradha Paudwal for film Yaadon Ka Mausam (1990).[6]
Family
Suresh Oberoi met Yashodara in Hyderabad in early 70's and later married in Madras in 1974. The couple's first son is the Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi, born in 1976 and a daughter Meghna Oberoi born few years later. His wife Yashodara is originally from the Coimbatore region in Tamil Nadu and belonged to the Palayakottai Pattakarar family of Kangeyam, in present day Erode district.[5]
In addition to acting and singing, he was also the host of the show Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai on Zee TV for his clear voice and diction. Besides all of above, he writes "romantic and philosophical poetry".[7]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Attahasa | Kannada Super Star Dr.Rajkumar's Role | A Kannada Film |
| 2009 | World Cupp 2011 | Coach | |
| 2009 | Karma Aur Holi | Shekhar | |
| 2005 | Socha Na Tha | Nirmal Oberoi | |
| 2003 | Yeh Dil | ||
| 2003 | Talaash... The Hunt Begins | Babu, Arjun's Father | |
| 2002 | Raat Ke Saudagar | ||
| 2002 | Deewangee | Mr. Bhullar, Public Prosecutor | |
| 2002 | 23rd March 1931 Shaheed | Gaoler Chaddha | |
| 2001 | Shirdi Sai Baba | ||
| 2001 | Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya | Mr. Jaiswal, Ria's Father | |
| 2001 | Moksha: Salvation | Mr. Sehgal, Vikram's father | |
| 2001 | Lajja | Raghuveer's father | |
| 2001 | Kaala Mandir | ||
| 2001 | Hum Ho Gaye Aapke | Mr. Oberoi, Rishi's father | |
| 2001 | Gadar - Ek Prem Katha | ||
| 2001 | Dal: The Gang | Bhaktavar Singh/Major Balwant Sahni | |
| 2001 | Asoka | Narrator | |
| 2000 | Khauff | Mr. Singhania | |
| 1999 | Sautela | ||
| 1999 | Safari | Mr. Ajit Aggarwal, Anjali's father | |
| 1998 | Surviving Sabu | Sadru | Short film |
| 1998 | Soldier | Pratap Singh | |
| 1998 | Puraido: Unmei no toki | Justice, Dr. Radhabinod Pal | Hindi/English/Japanese film, made in Japan |
| 1998 | Khote Sikkey | Pukhraj Mahadevan | |
| 1998 | Aakrosh: Cyclone Of Anger | Mahendra Pratap Gujral/Suraj Singh | |
| 1998 | 2001: Do Hazaar Ek | Mr. Amirchand | |
| 1997 | Suraj | ||
| 1997 | Prithvi | ||
| 1997 | Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhutha | IG Suryakant Verma | |
| 1997 | Lahu Ke Do Rang | Dharma Shikari | |
| 1996 | Raja Hindustani | Mr. Sehgal, Aarti's Father | |
| 1996 | Masoom(1996 film) | Vikram Singh | |
| 1996 | Jaan | Vishambar | |
| 1996 | Himmat | Blind lottery seller | |
| 1996 | Ajay | Raja Brijraj Singh | |
| 1995 | Suraksha | ||
| 1995 | Raghuveer | Ravi Varma, Commando | |
| 1995 | Meri Mohabbat Mera Naseeba | ||
| 1995 | Kismat | ACP Anand | |
| 1995 | Jai Vikranta | Raja | |
| 1995 | Diya Aur Toofan | Dr. Vijay Mehra | |
| 1995 | Dilbar | DCP Sridhar Atmaram Verma | |
| 1995 | Anokhi Chal | ||
| 1994 | Vijaypath | Inspector Rajesh Saxena | |
| 1994 | Suhaag | Rai Bahadur | |
| 1994 | Kranti Kshetra | ||
| 1994 | Gopi Kishen | Rajeshwar Choudhary | |
| 1994 | Dilbar | DCP Sridhar Atmaram Verma | |
| 1993 | Santaan | Judge Sahab | |
| 1993 | Pratimurti | ||
| 1993 | Pardesi | ||
| 1993 | Khoon Ka Sindoor | ||
| 1993 | Gardish | Inspector Saini | |
| 1993 | Game | Inspector Pawar | |
| 1993 | Dhartiputra | ||
| 1993 | Bhookamp | ||
| 1993 | Anari | ||
| 1993 | Aansoo Bane Angaarey | ||
| 1992 | Zindagi Ek Juaa | CBI Officer Suresh Chandra Bhatnagar | |
| 1992 | Tirangaa | Rudrapratap Chouhan | |
| 1992 | Kis Mein Kitna Hai Dum | ||
| 1992 | Indira | ||
| 1992 | Dil Ka Kya Kasoor | Rajesh Saxena | |
| 1992 | Apradhi | Satyaprakash V. Nath | |
| 1992 | Abhi Abhi | ||
| 1991 | Sadhu Sant | ||
| 1991 | Pucca Badmash | ||
| 1991 | Pyar Ka Devta | Inspector Arun | |
| 1991 | Numbri Aadmi | ACP Vijay Pratap | |
| 1991 | Kasam Kali Ki | ||
| 1991 | Jeene Ki Sazaa | Dr. Santosh | |
| 1991 | Jaan Ki Kasam | Kumar | |
| 1991 | Iraada | ||
| 1991 | Inspector Dhanush | Com. Avinash | with Kannada Super Star Dr. Vishnuvardhan |
| 1991 | Fateh | Major Anand | |
| 1991 | Deshwasi | Pratap Singh | |
| 1991 | Dastoor | ||
| 1990 | Sailaab | Police Inspector Ranjit Kapoor | |
| 1990 | Panchavati | ||
| 1990 | Kali Ganga | ||
| 1990 | Halaat | ||
| 1990 | C.I.D. | Major Brijmohan Verma | |
| 1990 | Aaj Ka Arjun | Mohan | |
| 1989 | Tujhe Nahin Chhodunga | ||
| 1989 | Rakhwala | Ranjeet | |
| 1989 | Parinda | Abdul Khan | |
| 1989 | Mujrim | Police Inspector Gokhale | |
| 1989 | Manika, une vie plus tard | Rajit Sharma | French film |
| 1989 | Kasam Suhag Ki | Inspector Dildaar Dawood | |
| 1989 | Do Qaidi | Inspector Amar Sinha | as Suresh Uberoi |
| 1989 | Daata | Ramzan Khan | |
| 1989 | Apna Desh Paraye Log | ||
| 1989 | Andhergardi | ||
| 1989 | Akhri Muqabla | Bajranj | |
| 1988 | Tezaab | Inspector Gagan Singh | |
| 1988 | Shoorveer | Dr. S. Malhotra | |
| 1990 | Aakhri Muqabla | ||
| 1988 | Mulzim | Ranjit Kumar | |
| 1988 | Mohabbat Ke Dushman | Abu Bhai, Special Appearance | |
| 1988 | Marana Mrudangam | Vasant Dada | Telugu film |
| 1988 | Khoon Baha Ganga Mein | ||
| 1988 | Kaal Chakra | ||
| 1988 | Dharam Yudh | Kundan | |
| 1988 | Bhai Ka Dushman Bhai | ||
| 1987 | Wahem | ||
| 1987 | Thikana | Police Inspector Ranbir Singh | |
| 1987 | Tera Karam Mera Dharam | ||
| 1987 | Saat Saal Baad | Deepak Khanna | |
| 1987 | Naam O Nishaan | Zorawar 'Zavar' | |
| 1987 | Itihaas | Kalicharan | |
| 1987 | Insaaf | Mr. Agnihotri | |
| 1987 | Dil Tujh Ko Diya | Ashok A. Sahni | |
| 1987 | Dacait | Amritlal Yadav | |
| 1986 | Zindagani | Sudarshan, Special Appearance | |
| 1986 | Triveni | ||
| 1986 | Swarthi | ||
| 1986 | Panchvati | ||
| 1986 | Paley Khan | Dr. Ramkrishna Sinha | |
| 1986 | Mazloom | Vijay Singh | |
| 1986 | Main Balwan | Anil, Tony's Father | |
| 1986 | Jwala | Dr. Dev Dutt | |
| 1986 | Dilwala | Madanlal Sharma | |
| 1986 | Bhai Ka Dushman Bhai | ||
| 1986 | Amma | ||
| 1986 | Aag Aur Shola | Aarti's mamaji | |
| 1985 | Surkhiyaan | Shera | |
| 1985 | Ramkali | Inspector Dilip Singh | |
| 1985 | Raahi Badal Gaye | Dr. Mehra | |
| 1985 | Phulan Debi | ||
| 1985 | Mirch Masala | Mukhi | Won 1987 National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor, 1988 Bengal Film Journalists' Association – Best Supporting Actor Award |
| 1985 | Kahani Phoolvati Ki | ||
| 1985 | Jawab | Inspector J. S. Sharma | |
| 1985 | Grahasthi | ||
| 1985 | Ek Daku Shaher Mein | Rakesh Pratap Singh | |
| 1985 | Dekha Pyar Tumhara | Inspector Ranjeet Mullick | |
| 1985 | Bepanah | Truck Driver | |
| 1985 | Aitbaar | Sagar | |
| 1984 | Zindagi Jeene Ke Liye | ||
| 1984 | Sharaabi | Abdul | |
| 1984 | Mujhe Shakti Do | ||
| 1984 | Kanoon Kya Karega | Lawyer, Advocate Gautam Mehra | |
| 1984 | Grahasthi | Captain Deepak Verma | |
| 1984 | Ghar Ek Mandir | Nominated 1985 Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award | |
| 1984 | Gangvaa | Inspector | |
| 1984 | Ek Nai Paheli | Avinash | as Suresh Uberoi |
| 1984 | Ek Din Bahu Ka | ||
| 1984 | Awaaz | Inspector Amit Gupta | |
| 1984 | Aagaman | ||
| 1983 | Rishta Kagaz Ka | Dr. Ravi Kaul | |
| 1983 | Mazdoor | Hiralal Sinha | |
| 1983 | Jeena Hai Pyar Mein | ||
| 1983 | Hero | ||
| 1983 | Ghungroo | Suraj | |
| 1983 | Coolie | Vicky Puri | |
| 1982 | Vidhaata | Inspector Pratap Singh, Special Appearance | |
| 1982 | Tumhare Bina | Robin Dutt | |
| 1982 | Teri Meri Kahani | Ajay Verma | TV film |
| 1982 | Taqdeer Ka Badshah | ||
| 1982 | Patthar Ki Lakeer | ||
| 1982 | Namak Halaal | Bhim Singh | |
| 1982 | Kaamchor | Suresh | |
| 1982 | Johny I Love You | Suraj Singh | |
| 1982 | Aagman | ||
| 1981 | Shradhanjali | Laxmi Narayan | |
| 1981 | Saajan Ki Saheli | Suresh Oberoi | |
| 1981 | Raksha | Dr. Sinha | |
| 1981 | Naari | ||
| 1981 | Main Aur Mera Hathi | Teja | |
| 1981 | Lawaaris | Ram Singh | Nominated 1982 Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award |
| 1981 | Haqdaar | ||
| 1980 | Pyaara Dushman | ||
| 1980 | Phir Wohi Raat | Police Inspector | |
| 1980 | Morcha | ||
| 1980 | Khanjar | Captain Usman | |
| 1980 | Ek Baar Phir | Mahender Kumar | |
| 1980 | Ek Baar Kaho | ||
| 1979 | Surakshaa | Captain Kapoor | |
| 1979 | Kartavya | Forest Officer | |
| 1979 | Kala Patthar | Navy Officer | |
| 1977 | Jeevan Mukt | Debut film |
Dubbing Roles
Animated films
| Film Title | Character(s) | Original voice(s) | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year Release | Dub Year Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lion King | Mufasa | James Earl Jones | Hindi | English | 1994 | 1995 | [8] |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Film | Character | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Supporting Actor | Mirch Masala | Mukhi | 1987 | Won |
| Best Supporting Actor | Ghar Ek Mandir | Rahim | 1985 | Nominated |
| Lawaris | Ram Singh | 1982 | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Mirch Masala | Mukhi[1] | 1988 | Won |
References
- ^ a b 1988 BFJA Awards
- ^ Biography
- ^ "Vivek Oberoi makes his dad's birthday special". Oneindia Entertainment. Mid-Day.
- ^ Suresh Oberoi visits city
- ^ a b c "Suresh Oberoi, ek baar phir..." TOI. Times of India.
- ^ "Songs of Suresh Oberoi". Gomolo.
- ^ "Biography of Suresh Oberoi".
- ^ "Story of Simba – The Hindu". thehindu.com. Retrieved 21 August 2014.